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Many residents of Christchurch were left homeless and unable to work or study after the earthquake that struck their city in February this year. The University of Adelaide took in 200 students from Christchurch so they could continue their studies - something that's also benefitted the ...

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After the rise of the Hunters in rugby league, and the exploits of the Barramundis on the international cricket circuit, could rugby sevens be the next big thing in Papua New Guinea? The squad almost pulled off a major shock at the World Series qualifier in Hong Kong, reaching the semi-finals to come ...

Tonga certainly had a tough time in Hong Kong losing their opening match to Spain 27-5, and they were hammered 41-0 by Zimbabwe. The Tongan squad rallied against Guyana, winning by 36 points to 24, but it was too little too late. Tonga coach Andy Katoa says his team prepared well, but they're short of ...

The battle for the World Rugby Sevens title has intensified, with Fiji winning the 40th anniversary Hong Kong tournament to close within two points of South Africa at the top of the standings, but just a point clear of New Zealand in third. Samoa hit some form at last, making the semi-finals. And in ...

The World Rugby Sevens series resumes later today at its spiritual home in Hong Kong, with Fiji, New Zealand and South Africa locked in a three way fight for the title. Despite winning the last round in Las Vegas, Fiji's coach Ben Ryan has made four changes to his squad. And Pacific Beat's rugby sevens ...

The Hurricanes have a chance to steal a march at the top of the Super Rugby ladder this weekend with their closest rivals, the ACT Brumbies sitting round seven out because they have the bye. The New Zealanders are yet to lose this season. despite not playing a single game on their home ground which has ...